BMW 3 Series E46 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Oxfordgruen Green - 430

BMW 3 Series E46 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Oxfordgruen Green is an original body component designed for precise mounting and guidance of the hood on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-fit design for BMW structures, it ensures stable operation of the engine hood and maintains correct panel gaps and front-end geometry. This used, original hinge in Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430 allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement without the need for additional modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7028577-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7028577
• Substitutable numbers: 41617028577, 7028577, 41618240553, 8240553, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Handbrake & Gear Stick Gaiters

Purpose and function of the BMW E46 hood hinge

The presented hood hinge is dedicated to the left side of the engine bay in the BMW 3 Series E46, where it is responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the hood. Its design ensures proper hood guidance, reduces unwanted play, and helps maintain proper alignment with the fenders and front panel. It is a key element for maintaining the correct operation of the hood lifting mechanism and safety while driving.

Oxfordgruen Metallic color – benefits for body repairs

The finish in Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430 is particularly beneficial for body repairs when you want to maintain color consistency within the engine bay and along the hood edges. A hinge in the same color as the body reduces the need for additional painting of the structural element, which speeds up the repair process and makes it easier to achieve an aesthetic final result.

Vehicle placement and fitment

The component is intended for the left side of the vehicle, which eliminates the risk of installation errors and facilitates the selection of the correct part during post-accident repairs or when replacing a worn-out hinge. Its factory origin ensures compatibility with body mounting points and the hood structure, which translates into predictable installation and proper operation of the opening mechanism.

Characteristics of the used OEM component

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the hood hinge belongs to the structural body elements that must maintain adequate rigidity and stability over a long service life. A used, original BMW component is a solution that allows you to combine cost-effective repairs with the preservation of factory geometry and compatibility with other front-end components of the vehicle.

Expanding BMW body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone and adjacent body elements in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or mounts, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Tips for tuning and repairs with used parts

For renovation projects or subtle visual tuning of the BMW E46, it is worth consciously choosing used body elements, especially those in rare paint colors like Oxfordgruen Metallic. To better plan your car upgrade using second-hand components, check out the tips in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses a practical approach to the safe use of used sub-assemblies.